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Therapy Approaches in Edmonton and online anywhere in Alberta or Yukon.

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At my practice in South Edmonton, I work with adults (18+) who are experiencing anxiety, trauma, complex trauma, stress, life changes, or perinatal concerns such as postpartum depression, antenatal anxiety, pregnancy after loss, birth trauma, and pregnancy or infant loss.

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I use an integrative approach that draws from evidence-based therapies, including Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (M-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), and the Trauma Regulation Integration Process (TRIP). I also support faith-based counselling for clients who wish to bring their faith or spirituality into therapy.

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My goal is to create a warm, safe, and attuned environment where clients feel supported and understood as we work together toward healing, resilience, and growth.

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Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP)

Sensorimotor Psychotherapy is a body-oriented therapy for trauma and attachment wounds. From early in life, our body learns how to respond to safety, connection, and threat. These patterns shape our beliefs, emotions, and behaviours. SP helps clients explore how the body holds these patterns and use that awareness to reshape responses, thoughts, and feelings.

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SP is research-based and integrates psychodynamic theory, attachment theory, polyvagal theory, learning theory, and interpersonal neurobiology. Clients often benefit when traditional talk therapy is combined with attention to the body’s wisdom.

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(Training: SP Level I–III, Certification, Advanced Training in Complex Trauma and Dissociation, and Consultancy Certification.)

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Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Mindfulness therapy teaches clients to live in the present moment. Many people find themselves caught between thoughts, feelings, or somatic responses from the past (which may fuel depression) and the future (which may increase anxiety). Mindfulness practices support greater awareness of thoughts, emotions, and body sensations, leading to reduced stress, increased calm, and improved well-being.

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Mindfulness-Based CBT (M-CBT)

CBT is one of the most researched therapies for anxiety and depression. It focuses on the relationship between thoughts, emotions, behaviours, and body sensations. CBT helps clients reframe unhelpful thinking patterns and build coping strategies.

Mindfulness-based CBT (M-CBT) combines CBT tools with mindfulness, helping clients stay grounded in the present while developing flexibility in their thinking.

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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

EMDR therapy is used to process and resolve traumatic memories. By engaging both hemispheres of the brain through eye movements, clients may find the emotional intensity of trauma reduces and new meaning emerges. EMDR has been shown to be effective for PTSD and trauma-related concerns.

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Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)

ART is a structured, brief trauma therapy that uses bilateral eye movements and memory replacement techniques. It helps clients change how distressing images and memories are stored in the brain, often reducing trauma symptoms quickly.

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Trauma Regulation Integration Process (TRIP)

TRIP therapy addresses how trauma is stored in the body through episodic and sensory memory. By integrating sensations, emotions, and beliefs, clients can feel more connected, cohesive, and present.

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Faith-Based Counselling in Edmonton

For clients who wish to include faith and spirituality in their healing journey, I offer faith-based counselling. This approach integrates your values, beliefs, and experiences into therapy. While therapy is not pastoral care, it can include exploring issues related to meaning, forgiveness, goals, and spiritual identity in a respectful, non-judgmental way which aligns with the beliefs of the client.

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Integrative Approach to Therapy

Every client is unique. My integrative approach allows me to draw from multiple therapies to meet your needs — whether you are coping with anxiety, trauma, grief, life transitions, or perinatal mental health challenges.

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Professional Affiliations

• College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP)

• Psychologists’ Association of Alberta (PAA)

• Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute (SPI)

• International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD)

• Postpartum Support International (PSI)

• International Society of Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ISART)

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📍 Psychologist in South Edmonton

If you are looking for a psychologist in Edmonton who offers trauma therapy, anxiety treatment, CBT, somatic therapy, ART, or faith-based counselling, I would be honored to walk alongside you in your healing process. I am located quite centrally, just south of Whyte avenue with quick access from the University of Alberta, Downtown, and other communities.  Sessions are also offered online.

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❓ TLDR - QUICK FAQ – Therapy with Waller Psychology

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Q: Where do you offer therapy?
A: I provide in-person therapy in Edmonton (office located in South Edmonton) and online therapy across Alberta and the Yukon.

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Q: Who do you work with?
A: I work with adults (18+) who are experiencing anxiety, trauma, complex trauma, stress, grief, life transitions, or perinatal mental health concerns.

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Q: What is Sensorimotor Psychotherapy?
A: Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP) is a body-based therapy for anxiety, trauma and attachment wounds. It helps clients understand how their body holds meaning and engages in adaptive strategies for connection or survival which were once helpful but may need shifting.  

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Q: What is Mindfulness-Based CBT (M-CBT)?
A: M-CBT combines CBT tools, which focus on unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, with mindfulness practices to help clients stay present, reduce worry, and build flexibility in their thinking.

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Q: What is Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)?
A: ART uses eye movements and memory replacement techniques to change how distressing images and traumatic memories are stored in the brain, often reducing symptoms quickly.

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Q: What is EMDR therapy?
A: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) helps people process and resolve traumatic memories using bilateral stimulation. It is especially effective for PTSD and trauma-related concerns.

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Q: What is the Trauma Regulation Integration Process (TRIP)?
A: TRIP therapy integrates body sensations, beliefs, and emotions so clients can feel more present, connected, and cohesive after processing developmental wounds, unhelpful beliefs, and or trauma by incorporating parts work and compassion.

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Q: Do you offer therapy for postpartum depression?
A: Yes. I support parents experiencing postpartum depression, antenatal anxiety, pregnancy after loss, birth trauma, and infant loss.

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Q: What is perinatal therapy?
A: Perinatal therapy supports parents during pregnancy and postpartum, addressing emotional challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, and adjustment to parenthood.

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Q: Do you offer faith-based counselling?
A: Yes. Faith-based counselling allows clients to bring their faith and spirituality into therapy in a supportive and respectful way.

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Q: What therapy approach is right for me?
A: Every client is unique; however, every client has a nervous system.  My primary approach keeps the somatic, implicit narrative of the body in view.  But, we will choose together what fits best as sessions unfold — whether somatic therapy, CBT, ART, or, more likely, an integrative blend.

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Q: How is somatic therapy different from talk therapy?
A: Somatic therapy works with body sensations, felt sense beliefs and emotions, and patterns, helping clients process trauma and stress through both the body and the mind.

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Q: Do you offer online therapy?
A: Yes. I offer online counselling across Alberta and the Yukon, in addition to in-person sessions in Edmonton.

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Q: How do I book a session?
A: You can reach me directly through my website contact page to ask questions or set up a consultation call, or to schedule an appointment.

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